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Andre Agassi: from hot shot to top shot

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Agassi successfully made the transition from tennis prodigy to the world's top-ranked tennis player in 1995 after capturing the Australian Open title. To reach the top Agassi first had to rededicate himself after having lost his desire to play for a brief period of time in 1994.

Author: Roessing, Walter
Publisher: Boy Scouts of America, Inc.
Publication Name: Boys' Life
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0006-8608
Year: 1996
Evaluation, Tennis players, Agassi, Andre

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Baseball's 'tough and dirty' job

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Many experts think the catcher position is the one that requires the most skill. A catcher must become adept especially in the secret hand signals to the pitcher. Catchers are so vulnerable to injury that they must wear 10 pounds of protective gear.

Author: Roessing, Walter
Publisher: Boy Scouts of America, Inc.
Publication Name: Boys' Life
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0006-8608
Year: 1992
Professional baseball, Baseball (Professional), Catchers (Baseball)

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Corey Carrier: a TV hero at age 12

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Actor Corey Carrier does his own stunts in the television program 'Young Indiana Jones Chronicle.' He has had several frightening experiences in scenes that involved wild animals in Africa.

Author: Roessing, Walter
Publisher: Boy Scouts of America, Inc.
Publication Name: Boys' Life
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0006-8608
Year: 1992
Personal narratives, Children as actors, Child actors, The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (Television program), Carrier, Corey

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Subjects list: Behavior, Personalities
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